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ANZAC Day 2006

26 April 2006
Anzac Day dawn service in Perth

ANZAC Day 25 April 2006 marks the 91st anniversary of the first nationally significant military action fought by the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) in World War One.

On this day a contingent of Australian Federation Guard supported by elements of the RAAF Central Band will participate in the traditional ANZAC Cove Dawn Service which will be led by Chaplain Gregory Flynn, the Army’s Principal Chaplain (RC).

The contingent will comprise 37 uniformed personnel, including two members of the Australian Airforce cadets, recipients of the CSGT Ellie Tibble Memorial Scholarship.

The senior Australian officer at the commemorative service will be Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Russ Shalders, AO, CSC, RAN.

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An ex-serviceman acts as an honour guard at the Anzac Day 2006 dawn service ceremony at Kings Park, Perth, WA.
(Date taken: 25 April 2006)
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An Ex serviceman acts as an honour guard at the Dawn Service Ceremony at Kings Park, Perth WA.
(Date taken: 25 April 2006)
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Corporal James Ashman stands guard at the Dawn Service Ceremony at Kings Park, Perth WA.
(Date taken: 25 April 2006)
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